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FLOOR    WORK 


FOR 


SUBORDINATE  LODGE 

DEGREES, 


AS  AUTHORIZED    BY  THE 


SOVEREIGN    GRAND   LODGE 


OP  THE 


INDEPENDENT  ORDER  OF  ODD  FELLOWS. 


BALTIMORE,  Md.  : 

PUBLISHED  BY  THE  SOVEREIGN  GRAND  LODGE,  L  O.  O.  F. 


1895. 


Corrected  and  printed,  as  authorized  by  the  Sover- 
eign Grand  Lodge,  September  session,  1890,  under 
the  supervision  of  the  following  Special  Committee  : 

F.  E   MERRIMAN,  Rep.  of  Massachusetts. 
J.  B.  KENNER,  Rep.  of  Indiana. 
J.  L.  WEAKLEY,  Rep.  of  Tennessee. 
R.  E.  WRIGHT,  Rep.  of  Pennsylvania. 
R.  A.  De  Bolt,  Rep.  of  Missouri. 


FjOHN   MEOOLE   &   60N, 
NEW   YORK. 


•Z£:  REPORT. 

To  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  of  the 

Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows : 

Your  committee  appointed  at  the  last  session  of  this 
Grand  Lodge  to  prepare  "Floor  Work"  for  the  various 
degrees,  beg  leave  to  say  that  we  have,  after  much 
labor,  completed  the  work  assigned  us,  and  herewith 
report  as  follows  : — In  the  preparation  of  this  work  we 
have  be  on  greatly  aided  by,  and,  in  fact,  have  followed 
substantially,  the  plans  placed  before  us  by  some  of  the 
eminent  staff-workers  in  our  Order.  And  we  accordingly 
wish  herewith  to  acknowledge  our  special  obligations 
and  gratitude  for  such  assistance  to  the  following  per- 
sons: — Brothers  J.  T.  Riley,  of  West  Union,  Iowa; 
John  W  McQuiddy,  of  Indianapolis,  Indiana;  W.  H. 
Morgan,  of  Peabody,  Kas.;  D.  W.  Moccabee,  of  Colum- 
bus, Ohio;  Adam  Frank,  Gorman  town,  Ohio;  W.  H. 
Barger,  of  Hebron,  Neb.;  T.  W.  Murray,  of  St.  Louis, 
Mo.;  Frederick  Alford,  of  Boston,  Mass.;  C.  A.  Mayo, 
of  Maiden,  Mass.;  and  R.  A  De  Bolt  and  Avife,  of 
Trenton,  Mo 

We  also  had  submitted  to  us  a  "  floor  setting"  for 
the  Liitiatory  Degree,  by  Cambridge  Lodge,  No.  13,  of 
Massachusetts,  which  we  think  is  very  unique,  and 
would  certainly  be  a  very  attractive  and  impressive 
thing  to  use.     We  have  not,  however,  considered  it 


4         SUBORDINATE  LODGE  FLOOR  WORK. 

practicable  to  adopt  it  as  a  part  of  this  report  of  floor 
work  for  use  in  ordinary  Lodge-rooms;  but  we  earnestly 
recommend  that  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  will  not 
adopt  any  iron-clad  rule  against  such  settings  ;  and 
that  the  work  which  may  be  approved,  and  published 
under  its  supervision,  shall  be  a  guide,  and  still  leave 
Lodges  and  Encampments  which  have  the  enterprise 
and  ability  to  invent  something  new,  novel,  or  useful, 
that  will  increase  the  interest  in  our  work,  (and  of 
such  class  is  the  Cambridge  Lodge  of  which  we  have 
just  spoken,)  the  fullest  authority  to  create  and  use 
such  settings,  so  long  as  they  do  not  conflict  with 
the  ritual  or  the  plans  of  Floor  Work,  — being  con- 
sidered auxiliary  thereto.  There  is  one  other  thing 
of  which  we  should  speak.  There  were  submitted  to 
us,  as  the  work  of  Sister  Alice  Hughes,  of  Trenton, 
Mo.,  two  large  paintings,  called  "Down  to  Jericho, 
Nos.  I  and  2,'^  which  were  beautifully  illustrative  of 
certain  parts  of  the  work  of  the  Second  Degree. 
These  pictures  would  certainly  be  magnificent  orna- 
ments for  the  walls  of  a  Lodge-room,  and  could  be 
made  most  useful  when  the  degree  was  being  conferred. 

And  now  we  submit  the  result  of  our"  labors,  with 
the  sincere  hope  that  it  may  be  approved  by  you. 

Fraternally  yours, 

John  JST.  YanDeman,  Ohio, 

E.  M.  Sloan,  Mo., 

F.  E.  Merriman,  Mass., 
J.  B.  Kenner,  Lid. 


PREFACE 


Efficient  staff  work  is  the  best  possible  manner  of 
illustrating  the  principles  of  the  Order.  The  teach- 
ings of  our  brotherhood  are  of  the  most  sublime  char- 
acter, and,  upon  the  introduction  of  a  candidate,  every- 
thing should  be  done  to  impress  him  with  the  grandeur 
and  beauty  of  these  principles. 

Therefore,  the  officers  should  be  dignified,  manly, 
and  earnest;  remembering  that  first  impressions  are 
strongest  and  will  probably  cling  to  the  candidate 
through  life ;  so  if  they  believe  what  they  teach,  let 
their  actions,  as  well  as  instructions,  prove  that  they 
are  earnest,  and  honest  And  if  they  do  not  so  be- 
lieve, and  cannot  so  teach,  then  they  have  no  right  to 
a  place  in  a  degree  staff. 

Never  attempt  a  joke  of  any  kind  upon  a  candidate; 
it  will  probably  lower  the  Order  in  his  estimation,  and 
will  do  more  than  anything  else  to  impair,  if  not  de- 
stroy, his  value  as  a  member. 

DIAGRAMS 

In  the  diagrams  which  accompany  this,  there  are 
given  floor  movements  as  adapted  to  the  Lodge  and 
Encampment  rooms  as  generally  arranged.  Any  varia- 
tion in  arrangement  of  ante-rooms,  entrances,  etc.,  can 
easily  be  provided  for  by  slight  changes  in  the  en- 
trance or  exit  movements. 


6  surordinatp:  lodge  floor  work. 

ORGANIZATION  OF   STAFF. 

First.  It  should  be  composed  of  volunteers,  and 
those  who  have  at  heart  the  "  good  of  the  Order," 
and  who  are  willing  to  cheerfully,  and  regularly,  take 
the  positions  where  they  can  be  most  useful. 

All  who  compose  the  staff  should  meet  and  elect  a 
captain,  who  should  be  one  of  the  very  best  and  most 
intelligent  members,  one  who  can  think  and  act  quick- 
ly, and  upon  whose  judgment  reliance  can  be  placed, 
and  also  who  is  energetic,  prompt,  and  regular  in  at- 
tendance, amiable  and  forbearing  in  disposition. 

The  captain  alone  should  assign  each  brother  to  the 
position  in  the  staff  where  he  can  be  most  useful. 
Where  practicable,  past  officers  should  be  assigned  to 
certain  positions ;  but  each  member  must  leave  all 
matters  of  position  to  be  decided  upon  the  single 
question,  of  fitness.  Any  position  is  honorable  and 
necessary.  The  work  may  be  rendered  less  burden- 
some and  less  apt  to  conflict  by  placing  members  in 
different  positions  in  the  different  degrees. 

Once  organized,  positions  should  not  be  changed  un- 
less the  captain  shall  deem  it  necessary. 

Drill  frequently,  memorize  all  charges  thoroughly, 
and  deliver  them  slowlyf  deliberately,  and  dramatical- 
ly. The  captain  should  have  full  control  and  super- 
vision of  the  work. 


SUBORDINATE    LODGE    FLOOR    WORK.  7 

MUSIC. 

^The  music  should  be  suitable  for  marching,  and  for 
this  the  great  requisite  is  correct  and  regular  time. 
The  organ  should  be  generally  used  ;  any  instrument 
is  better  than  none,  however. 

The  player  must  be  familiar  with  the  movements, 
know  where  to  play  fast  or  slow,  heavy  or  light,  to 
represent  music  at  a  distance  and  approaching,  etc. 

PARAPHERNALIA. 

The  ritual  describes  sufficiently  for  most  of  the  de- 
grees the  dress  and  paraphernalia ;  and  besides,  the 
manufacturers  have  so  worked  this  field  that  it  is 
not  deemed  necessary  to  append  any  suggestions  in 
reference  thereto,  except  in  certain  cases.  Always 
bear  in  mind  the  time  and  place  in  which  the  scene 
is  laid,  and  have  all  things  accordingly  appropriate. 


INITIATORY  DEGREE, 


The  officers  of  this  degree  for  staff  work  are  as 
follows : — 

Noble  Grand. 

Yice  Grand. 

Past  Grand. 

Conductor. 

Warden. 

Outside  Conductor. 

Inside  Conductor. 

Inside  Guardian. 

Right  and  Left  Supporters  of  Noble  Grand. 

Right  and  Left  Supporters  of  Yice  Grand. 

Right  and  Left  Scene  Supporters. 

Four  Scene  Bearers. 

Four  Torch  Bearers. 

Organist. 

The  Outside  and  Inside  Guardians  of  the  Lodge 
should  remain  on  duty ;  or,  if  they  take  part  in  the 
staff  work,  some  one  should  be  appointed  to  take  their 
places  temporarily. 


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Diagram  A 


INITIATORY    DEGREE.  11 

DIAGRAM    A. 

First  tap  of  bell,  attention;  second  tap,  rise.  Noble 
Grand  and  Supporters  step  out  in  line  with  Warden 
and  Conductor;  Yice  Grand  and  Supporters  in  line 
with  Scene  Supporters,  the  Scene  Bearers  forming 
"twos"  by  wheeling  to  the  left,  and  the  Torch  Bearers 
forming  in  the  same  manner.  Third  tap,  all  march  on 
dotted  lines  to  the  centre  line  across  the  room,  the  Scene 
and  Torch  Bearers  marching  to,  and  in  front  of,  the 
Past  Grand's  chair ;  the  Past  Grand  marches  across  on 
the  centre  line  and  turns  to  the  left  at  Chaplain's  chair 
with  Conductor.  The  Left  Supporter  of  the  Noble 
Grand,  and  the  Right  Supporter  of  the  Yice  Grand, 
halt  one  pace  from  centre  line  and  w,ait  until  Noble 
Grand  and  Yice  Grand  pass  them,  when  they  fall  in 
behind,  followed  by  Right  Supporter  of  Noble  Grand 
and  Left  Supporter  of  Yice  Grand,  until  procession  is 
formed,  as  shown  in  Diagram  "A,"  the  Outside  Con- 
ductor bringing  up  the  rear :  then  march  out  on  rule 
line  shown. 


12        SUBORDINATE  LODGE  FLOOR  WORK. 

DIAGRAM    B. 

After  robing,  march  back  on  same  line  to  Past 
Grand's  chair,  in  twos,  (as  shown  in  Diagram  "  B,") 
turn  to  the  right  and  cross  to  centre ;  then  column 
right  and  down  to  Yice  G-rand's  chair  then  separate, 
the  right  column  marches  diagonally  towards  the 
Past  Grand's  chair,  the  left  column  diagonally  to- 
wards the  Chaplain's  chair,  thus  forming  a  V.  All 
halt,  and  address  Xoble  Grand.  Then  columns  march 
to  the  centre,  form  twos  and  march  towards  Noble 
Grand's  chair,  where  they  separate,  the  left  column 
marching  diagonally  towards  the  Past  Grand's  chair, 
and  the  right  towards  the  Chaplain's,  and  form  V  as  be- 
fore, face  Vice  Grand  and  address  him;  then  march  to 
centre,  then  down  centre  by  twos  to  Yice  Grand,  and 
turning  right  continue  the  march  across  and  up  the 
side  of  the  room  to  Past  Grand,  thence  across  the  room. 
Conductor  turns  left  at  Chaplain's  chair  and  marches  to 
his  station;  Past  Grand  takes  one  pace  to  left,  halts, 
and  marks  time ;  Noble  Grand  and  Yice  Grand  turn 
right  and  left  one  pace  on  dotted  lines,  and  mark  time; 
Right  Supporter  of  Noble  Grand  and  Left  Supporter 
of  Yice  Grand  do  the  same  ;  Left  Supporter  of  Noble 
Grand  and  Right  Supporter  of  Yice  Grand  step  into 
line,  and  all  march  to  their  chairs,  Past  Grand  turn- 
ing left  at  Conductor's  chair,  and  again  at  Warden's, 
then  to  chair ;  Left  Scene  Supporter  turns  right  on 
dotted  line,  takes  one  pace,  and  marks  time  until 
Right  Scene  Supporter  is  in  line,  then  both  march  to 
chairs.  Scene  Bearers  and  Torch  Bearers  march 
across  to  Chaplain,  turn  right  down  room  to  prepara- 


Diagram   B. 
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14        SUBORDINATE  LODGE  FLOOR  WORK. 

tion  room  and  wait  there  until  needed.  Warden  and 
Inside  Guardian  march  across  to  Chaplain,  turn  right 
and  left  and  march  to  chairs ;  Outside  Conductor  fol- 
lows Warden.  No  circle  or  diagonal  marches  per- 
mitted except  where  shown.  When  all  are  at  their 
posts,  one  tap  of  bell  seats  them.  When  all  is  ready, 
the  Outside  Conductor  retiring,  marches  to  Past  G-rand, 
then  to  centre,  salutes,  marches  to  side  of  room  and 
out. 

Note. — Torch  Bearers  may  be  dispensed  with  if  short 
of  members. 

DIAGRAM  C. 
When  door  opens  to  admit  Outside  Conductor  and 
candidate,  the  Conductor  and  Scene  Supporters  rise 
and  march  on  dotted  lines  to  centre  of  room,  where 
Conductor  and  Scene  Supporters  meet,  the  Scene  Sup- 
porters about  face,  and  the  three  march  down  the 
centre,  meeting  the  Outside  Conductor  in  front  of 
Vice  Grand,  and  halt  at  1.1.1.  Outside  Conductor 
stops  at  2  on  rule  line  and  faces  Noble  Grand  with 
candidate.  Conductor  commences  charge  at  close  of 
Left  Scene  Supporter's  words  (page  36),  Conductor 
says  first  two  words,  then  wheels  right,  marches 
toward  centre  to  3,  while  Left.  Scene  Supporter 
finishes,  and  then  wheels  and  asks  the  ritualistic 
question.  Members  respond,  Conductor  continues 
charge  to  "to  give,"  Scene  Bearers  and  Torch  Bearers 
march  slowly  past  candidate.  Outside  Conductor  and 
candidate  fall  in  as  they  pass ;  Scene  Supporters  fall  in 
behind  and  march  slowly  to  4,  where  Outside    Con- 


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ductor  and  candidate  stop  and  witness  procession. 
Procession  marches  slowly  around  room,  Right  Scene 
Supporter  halts  at  5,  and  the  Conductor  at  6.  Pro- 
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repeats  the  last  six  words.  At  close  of  Left  Scene 
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INITIATORY    DEGREE.  19 

''Scene,"  when  they  can  change  their  robes,  march 
in  quietly  to  centre  of  room,  turn  right  and  left 
and  march  to  their  places  as  Supporters,  while  the 
candidate  is  at  Warden's  chair. 

DIAGRAM  D. 
As  soon  as  Scene  Bearers  are  out,  the  Conductor  con- 
cludes charge,  faces  Vice  Grand,  Scene  Supporters  fall 
in  behind  followed  by  Outside  Conductor  and  can- 
didate, march  from  X  on  dotted  line  to  Warden  and 
take  positions  shown;  at  conclusion  of  Warden's  charge 
the  procession  again  forms  and  marches  to  the  centre 
of  room  in  front  of  Noble  Grand,  then  down  centre  to 
Vice  Grand.  At  the  conclusion  of  the  Yice  Grand's 
charge,  march  left  on  rule  line  around  the  room  and 
up  centre  to  Noble  Grand,  arriving  there  at  close 
of  ode,  and  taking  positions  shown.  Continue  ritual. 
When  Noble  Grand  seats  Lodge,  the  Scene  Supporters 
march  on  dotted  lines  shown,  to  their  posts,  and  take 
their  seats.  The  Conductor  presents  candidate  to 
Noble  Grand,  turns  left  and  marches  on  rule  line 
shown,  to  chair,  and  takes  his  seat.  From  here  follow 
ritual  until  time  for  inarching  out  to  disrobe,  for  which 
follow  Diagram  A ;  to  re-enter  follow  Diagram  B, 
except  Scene  and  Torch  Bearers,  who  march  on  to 
seats  by  turning  right  at  Chaplain's  station,  and  march 
by  twos  down  the  room,  and  when  opposite  their  chairs 
by  "  twos  right,"  march  abreast  to  them,  as  shown  in 
Diagram  "B." 


FIRST  DEGREE, 

OR  DEGREE  OF  FRIENDSHIP. 


1  st  Part — No  floor  work  necessary. 

2d  Part — As  follows  : 

The  officers  of  this  degree  for  staff  work  are  : — 
Noble  Grand  and  Supporters. 
Yice  Grand  and  Supporters. 
Past  Grand. 
Warden. 

Conductor  as  Jonathan. 
Chaplain  as  King  Saul. 

Right  and  Left  Scene  Supporters  as  Guards,  and  2 
or  4  additional  Armor  Bearers. 
Outside  Conductor. 
Inside  Guardian. 
Organist. 


22  SUBORDINATE   LODGE    FLOOR   WORK. 

DIAGRAM    E. 

Retire  for  preparation  as  in  Diagram  A,  except  that 
Conductor  as  Jonathan  leads  column ;  Chaplain  as 
King  Saul  marches  at  right  of  Past  Grand;  Scene 
Supporters  act  as  guards;  King  Saul,  Jonathan, 
and  guards  remain  in  ante-room ;  Past  Grand  leads 
procession  back,  and  all  get  to  their  places  from  centre 
(see  diagram),  except  Noble  Grand  and  Supporters, 
who  halt  at  1.1.1,  about  face,  march  down  room  and 
occupy  seats,  2.2.2.  When  all  are  seated  the  Inside 
Guardian  opens  the  door  and,  at  tap  of  bell,  or  sound 
of  bugle,  Jonathan  and  guards  march  in,  Jonathan 
on  rule  line,  followed  by  guards  on  dotted  line ;  Jona- 
than halts  at  X  and  marks  time  until  guards  march  to 
3.3,  about  face  and  march  back  to  X ;  Jonathan 
turns  as  they  come  down  the  room,  and  all  march 
to  4.4.4  in  line.  Jonathan  salutes  Noble  Grand  with 
sword ;  Noble  Grand  acknowledges  salute.  Jonathan 
and  guards  right  about  face  and  march  up  to  centre ; 
Jonathan  again  halts  at  X;  guards  turn  right  and  left  at 
5.5,  and  march  on  dotted  line  to  6.6,  face  Yice  Grand, 
and  halt  about  six  feet  apart ;  Jonathan  then  marches 
to  7  and  faces  Past  Grand.  Inside  Guardian  again 
opens  door  and,  at  tap  of  bell,  or  sound  of  bugle,  King 
Saul  marches  in  on  rule  line  to  Noble  Grand's  chair, 
followed  by  Armor  Bearer  carrying  sword,  who  stands 
to  left  of  the  king.  Just  as  King  SauFenters  the  door 
the  whole  Lodge  should  rise,  and  as  he  passes,  each 
member  should  salute  with  the  sign  of  this  degree — In- 
side Guardian  and  Jonathan  with  swords,  and  the 
guards  with  spears,  at  a  "  present.''     When  King  Saul 


Diagram   E. 


23 


DEGREE    OF   FRIENDSHIP.  25 

arrives  at  Noble  Grand's  chair  he  faces  Vice  Grand 
and  seats  the  Lodge  by  a  wave  of  the  hand.  All  are 
seated,  except  Jonathan,  guards,  and  Armor  Bearer. 

When  all  are  seated,  Outside  Conductor  retires  for 
candidate.  The  Inside  Guardian  in  addressing  King 
Saul  will  march  from  his  post  to  8,  salute  King 
Saul  with  sword.  King  Saul  acknowledges  him, 
when  he  (the  Inside  Guardian)  makes  his  announce- 
ment and  awaits  King  Saul's  reply ;  then  comes 
to  a  carry  and  marches  back  to  post,  and  de- 
livers answer  or  message ;  this  is  done  with  each 
question  and  answer  sent  by  Outside  Conductor  to 
King  Saul,  or  by  King  Saul  to  Outside  Conductor; 
when  King  Saul  asks  second  question  on  page  57,  he 
rises  and  paces  to  and  fro  in  his  place  until  Inside 
Guardian  returns  with  answer,  when  he  takes  his  seat. 

Outside  Conductor  marches  in  on  rule  line  to  X, 
raises  blind  and  kneels  with  hands  clasped  above 
face,  addresses  King  Saul,  then  rises.  Then  follow 
ritual  until  King  Saul  throws  the  sword.  As  King 
Saul  throws  the  sword,  the  guards  rush  on  candi- 
date with  spears ;  Jonathan  rushes  in,  catches  spears 
on  his  sword  at  X,  keeps  them  parried  from  candidate  ; 
but  the  force  of  the  onslaught  by  guards  should  be 
sufficient  to  drive  Outside  Conductor  and  candidate 
back  near  Vice  Grand's  chair  to  8,  when  Jonathan  ap- 
parently gets  the  advantage  and  forces  them  back  to 
6.6  again.  Jonathan  then  returns  to  7,  returns  sword, 
marches  down  to  9,  turns  rij^ht  and  meets  candidate 


26        SUBORDINATE  LODGE  FLOOR  WORK. 

at  8,  and  delivers  charge  to  point  where  Lodge  is 
seated,  when  he  marches  back  to  7.  Outside  Con- 
ductor takes  candidate  back  to  10  and  stops;  Jonathan 
marches  out  and  picks  up  sword  thrown  by  king, 
carries  it  by  the  point  and  hands  to  king;  draws  sword, 
kneels  and  salutes  king  by  holding  sword  horizontally 
above  face,  left  hand  grasping  blade  six  inches  from 
point,  or  with  point  resting  on  shield,  when  shield 
is  worn.  King  motions  him  away;  Jonathan  rises, 
marches  backward  to  X,  halts  a  moment,  marches  to  1, 
and  again  kneels  and  salutes  as  before.  King  again 
motions  him  away;  he  again  marches  slowly  backward 
to  X,  pauses  a  moment,  and  marching  to  1 ,  kneels  the 
third  time  before  king,  bringing  sword  to  position  as 
before;  he  turns  body  half  around  to  10,  then  back  to 
king :  king  in  anger  casts  the  javelin  ;  Jonathan  rises 
and  with  head  bent  low  marches  backward  to  X, 
kneels  and  with  sword  in  position  as  before  looks  to- 
ward 10,  then  casts  eyes  to  heaven,  rises  and  slowly 
marches  to  7,  faces  Conductor's  chair,  rests  on  sword 
with  head  down;  king  rises  and,  followed  by  Armor 
Bearer  and  guards,  marches  slowly  down  centre  and 
out  on  rule  line.  As  soon  as  king,  Armor  Bearer, 
and  guards  retire,  Noble  G-rand  and  Supporters  rise 
and  march  to  their  proper  posts;  then  Inside  Guardian 
(as  lad)  draws  near  to  Jonathan;  Jonathan  and  lad  go- 
through  their  part  of  the  work;  lad  returns  to  post. 
Outside  Conductor  and  candidate  march  from  1 0  to  X, 
where  they  are  met  by  Jonathan.  Then  follow  ritual 
to  closing,  Jonathan  getting  to  his  seat  from  in  front 
of  Noble  Grand  by  marching  to  X,  then  cross  to  7  and 


DEGREE    OF   FRIENDSHIP.  27 

up  to  chair.     Retire  to  disrobe  as  in  Diagram  "A," 
and  return  as  in  Diagram  "E." 

Note. — There  may  be  two,  four,  six  or  eight  guards. 


SECOND  DEGREE, 

OR  DEGREE  OF  BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


1st  Part — It  is  not  necessary  to  provide  any  floor 
work  for  this  part;  simply  proceed  as  per  ritual. 

2d  Part — The  officers  of  this  degree  for  staff  work 
are  as  follows : — 

Noble  Grand  and  Supporters. 

Vice  Grand  and  Supporters. 

Past  Grand. 

Warden  as  Samaritan. 

Conductor. 

Right  Scene  Supporter  as  Priest. 

Left  Scene  Supporter  as  Levite. 

Outside  Conductor  as  Herald. 

Four  members  as  R's,  (Robbers) 

Inside  Guardian. 

Organist. 


30  SUBORDINATE    LODGE    FLOOR   WORK. 

DIAGRAM    F. 

Outside  Conductor  acts  as  Herald  or  chief  of  R's 
when  the  staff  marches  out  to  robe.  Herald  marches 
in  Outside  Conductor's  position  in  Diagram  ''A/'  and 
R's  in  Scene  Bearers'  place.  When  staff  return  to 
seats,  R's  march  the  same  as  the  Scene  Bearers  in  Dia- 
gram "A,"  and  across  the  room  and  take  their  chairs, 
as  in  Diagram  "  D;"  the  Conductor  is  directed  to  retire, 
etc..  does  so  on  line  shown;  marches  back  with  can- 
didate slowly  on  line  as  shown,  and  when  passing 
Chaplain's  chair  commences  his  address,  turning  him- 
self so  as  to  complete  first  sentence  of  his  charge  on 
page  69  by  the  time  he  reaches  2.  Halts  at  2,  faces 
candidate  to  wall  and  repeats  next  sentence,  turns  and 
marches  to  3,  halts,  faces  wall  again,  and  repeats  third 
sentence,  turns,  marches  to  4,  concluding  charge  at  4. 

Herald  and  R's  rush  upon  Conductor  and  can- 
didate at  4.  Herald  blows  horn  and  R's  cry  out 
as  instructed  in  ritual.  Herald  places  candidate  at  5 
so  that  he  can  see  the  Conductor.  R's  spring  upon 
Conductor  and  lay  him  at  6,  take  what  they  can  and 
proceed  to  centre  of  room,  where  they  sit  down  to 
divide  the  spoils.  Warden  marches  to  position  marked 
Samaritan.  Herald  rushes  on  R's  demanding  his 
share.  R's  club  him,  and  leaving  him  on  the  floor,  rush 
out.  Herald  slowly  rises,  and  picking  up  anything 
R's  may  have  left^  sneaks  out.  Conductor  slowly 
commences  his  part  again;  the  Priest  marches  on  line 
shown,  carrying  Bible.      The  Conductor  must  watch 


Diagram   F. 


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DEGREE    OF   BROTHERLY    LOVE.  33 

the  movements  of  the  others  and  regulate  his  talk  ac- 
cordingly. When  Priest  nears  his  chair,  Levite  starts 
out  on  line  shown.  At  the  proper  time  he  stops  a 
moment,  then  proceeds  to  5.6.  and  looks  at  Conductor 
while  Conductor  continues  his  appeal,  then  marches 
on.  As  Conductor  calls  last  time  to  Levite  he  (the 
Conductor)  turns  over  so  as  to  face  candidate. 

DIAGRAM    G. 

The  Samaritan  marches  out  on  line  shown.  Con- 
ductor continues  ritual,  so  that  as  he  closes  talk  on 
page  70,  the  Samaritan  shall  be  at  I.  Samaritan  stops, 
marches  to  2.3,  lays  hands  on  Conductor  and  candidate, 
and  repeats  nineteen  words  of  his  part,  turns  and 
proceeds  on  his  way.  When  Samaritan  arrives  at  4,  he 
stops,  considers  and  returns  quickly  to  2.3.  Then  fol- 
low ritual,  marching  on  lines  shown,  Samaritan  tak- 
ing both  Conductor  and  candidate  with  him,  or  taking 
the  candidate  alone  as  may  be  preferred.  In  the  latter 
case  the  Conductor  will  rise  after  the  Past  Grand  has 
taken  charge  of  candidate,  and  march  across  to 
Warden's  chair,  then  down  to  Past  Grand's  chair, 
where  he  will  again  take  charge  of  candidate. 


34  SUBORDINATE    LODGE    FLOOR    WORK. 

DIAGRAM    H. 

Samaritan  leaves  candidate  and  Conductor,  or  can- 
didate alone  as  case  may  be,  with  Past  Grand  and 
marches  to  Warden's  chair  on-line  shown.  Conductor 
again  takes  candidate,  marching  on  rule  line,  stopping 
at  1.1,  and  again  addresses  Noble  G-rand.  Then  pro- 
ceed by  ritual  to  the  point  where  Lodge  is  called  up 
by  Noble  Grand,  when  all  rise  and  form  half  circle  on 
dotted  lines.  The  R's  (having  previously  returned 
and  quietly  taken  seats  at  2.2.2.2  and  3)  mix  in  pro- 
miscuously with  others  on  the  circle,  eacli  member 
standing  with  his  right  arm  thrown  around  the  mem- 
ber at  his  right,  the  right  hand  on  the  member's  right 
shoulder.  When  Lodge  is  again  seated,  all  march  to 
their  respective  places,  as  shown  in  Diagram  F,  except 
the  Conductor,  who  remains  by  candidate  until  close  of 
ceremony,  then  takes  his  proper  station. 

Note. — Supporters  of  Noble  Grand  and  Yice  Grand 
can  act  as  R's  in  this  degree,  if  short  of  members. 


Diagram    H. 


35 


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THIRD  DEGREE, 

OR   DEGREE   OF  TRUTH. 


I  St  Part — It  is  not  necessary  to  provide  any  floor 
work  for  this  part;  simply  proceed  as  per  ritual. 

2d  Part — The  officers  for  staff  work  are  as  follows : — 

Noble  Grand  as  High  Priest  Aaron. 
Vice  Grand. 
Past  Grand. 
Warden. 
Conductor. 
Chaplain. 

Outside  Conductor. 

Right  Supporter  of  Noble  Grand  as  Priest  of  3d. 
Left  Supporter  of  Noble  Grand  as  Priest  of  2d. 
Right  Supporter  of  Vice  Grand  as  Priest  of  1st. 
Left  Supporter  of  Yice   Grand  as   Priest   of  Ini- 
tiatory. 

Left  Scene  Supporter  as  1st  Banner  Bearer. 

Right  Scene  Supporter  as  2d  Banner  Bearer. 

A  member  as  3d  Banner  Bearer. 

A  member  as  4th  Banner  Bearer. 

Inside  Guardian. 

Organist. 

Note. — When   short  of  members   the    Priests  may 
bear  the  banners. 


38        SUBORDINATE  LODGE  FLOOR  WORK. 

DIAGRAM   I. 

At  second  tap  of  bell,  Noble  Grand  and  Supporters 
as  Priests  step  out  on  lines  to  A. A. A;  3d  and  4tli 
Banner  Bearers  to  B.B,  just  behind  Priests  of  2d  and 
3d.  Vice  Grand  and  1st  and  2d  Banner  Bearers  to 
C.C.C,  and  Right  and  Left  Supporters  of  Yice  Grand  to 
D.D.  Third  tap,  all  march  on  dotted  lines  to  centre  line. 
Priests  of  2d  and  3d  halt  one  pace  and  3d  and  4th 
Banner  Bearers  two  paces  from  centre  line,  and  mark 
time  until  their  turn  for  taking  positions  in  the  pro- 
cession. Conductor  turns  left  at  centre  line  and  heads 
procession.  Chaplain  meets  Past  Grand  at  centre,  and, 
turning  right,  marches  at  his  right  hand  following  Con- 
ductor; JS'oble  Grand  and  Yice  Grand  next.  First 
Banner  Bearer  crosses  centre  line,  turns  right  along 
centre  line,  until  even  with  2d  Banner  Bearer,  who 
then  wheels  into  line,  and  they  follow  Noble  Grand 
and  Yice  Grand. 

Priest  of  the  Initiatory  crosses  centre  line,  turns 
right,  and  when  even  with  Priest  of  1st,  Priest  of  1st 
falls  in,  and  they  march  behind  1st  and  2d  i^anner 
Bearers. 

Priest  of  3d  crosses  line,  turns  left,  marches  even 
with  Priest  of  2d,  who  then  falls  in,  and  they  follow  in 
procession. 

4th  Banner  Bearer  crosses  line  in  like  manner,  and 
3d  and  4th  Banner  Bearers  follow  Priests.  Warden 
and  Inside  Guardian  next,  with  Outside  Conductor 
bringing  up  the  rear,  in  order  shown  in  diagram. 


Diagram    I. 


39 


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DEGREE    OF   TRUTH.  41 

Procession  moves  on  line  to  E,  then  out  at  either 
door,  F  or  Gr. 

Robe  and  march  back  in  same  order,  turning  to  right 
across  room  on  centre  Hne  at  Past  Grand's  chair; 
High  Priest  Aaron  turns  at  centre  and  stops  on  wave 
line  at  1  ;  Vice  Grand  at  2 ;  Conductor  at  15  ;  Priest 
of  Initiatory  at  7;  Priest  of  1st  at  8;  Priest  of  2d  at  3; 
Priest  of  3d  at  4;  1st  Banner  Bearer  at  10;  2d  Banner 
Bearer  at  9  ;  3d  Banner  Bearer  at  6 ;  4th  Banner 
Bearer  at  5  ;  Chaplain  at  1  6  ;  Inside  Guardian  at  11  ; 
Warden  at  12;  Outside  Conductor  at  1 4  ;  Past  Grand 
at  13;  those  turning  first  mark  time  until  all  are  in 
position,  when  at  one  tap  of  bell  all  march  straight  to 
their  chairs,  except  Warden,  Inside  Guardian,  Past 
Grand,  and  Outside  Conductor,  who  march  to  their 
chairs  as  in  Diagram  A. 

DIAGRAM   J. 

Outside  Conductor  retires  to  preparation  room  as 
shown  in  Diagram  B,  returns  with  candidate  to  A 
and  introduces  him  to  the  Yice  Grand.  When  Vice 
Grand  closes  his  address  (bottom  of  page  84),  the  3d 
and  4th  Banner  Bearers  and  Priests  of  2d  and  3d  rise 
and  march  four  abreast  to  B.B.B.B.  Priest  of  In- 
itiatory and  1st  to  C.C.  1st  and  2d  Banner  Bearers 
rise ;  all  remain  standing  until  Yice  Grand  addresses 
them,  (page  85,)  when  each  answers  for  himself,  and 
all  turn  and  march  to  their  stations. 

When  Outside  Conductor  leaves  Yice  Grand,  he 
marches  with  candidate  up  centre  until  he  reaches  D  D. 


42        SUBORDINATE  LODGE  FLOOR  WORK. 

When  Outside  Conductor  takes  candidate  to  position 
at  request  of  Noble  Grand,  they  march  down  centre, 
Warden  and  Conductor  rising  and  marching  on  lines 
shown  down  room  with  them,  and  taking  their  positions 
at  E.E,  candidate.  Outside  Conductor,  Conductor  and 
Warden  being  now  across  centre  of  room.  When  they 
are  in  position  facing  Vice  G-rand,  the  4  Priests  and  4 
Banner  Bearers  step  into  line  at  each  end  of  room, 
line  up,  and  at  one  tap  of  bell  march  four  abreast  to 
positions  shown  on  diagram. 

Priests  cross  wands  over  candidate,  all  four  being  at 
a  point  forming  a  pyramid;  1st  Banner  Bearer  places 
his  banner  in  front  of  candidate;  High  Priest  Aaron 
asks  first  question;  Warden  answers;  asks  2d  question; 
Priest  of  Initiatory  answers.  At  close  of  Priest's 
answer.  Priests  bring  wands  to  a  carry;  Banner 
Bearers  take  up  banners,  all  left  face  and  march  to 
positions  5.6.7.8 — 4.3.2.1  in  circles,  inward  face  and 
line  up;  2d  Banner  Bearer  places  his  banner  in  front 
of  candidate.  Proper  questions  and  answers  are  given 
as  before,  when  all  left  face,  march  on  rule  lines 
shown  to  ends  of  room,  halting  at  5.6.7.8  near  High 
Priest  Aaron;  4.3.2.1  near  Yice  Grand,  inward  face 
and  line  up,  and  at  one  tap  of  the  bell  march  again  to 
centre,  as  in  first  march;  3d  Banner  l>earer  places  his 
banner  in  front  of  candidate.  Proper  questions  are 
asked  and  appropriate  answers  given.  All  again  left 
face  and  march  to  positions  shown  by  circles ;  4th 
Banner  Bearer  places  his  banner  in  front  of  candidate. 
Questions  and  answers  given  as  before.      All  left  face 


44 


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c. 


DEGREE    OF   TRUTH.  45 

and  march  to  and  across  ends  of  room  again,  which,  if 
properly  done,  will  bring  each  officer  to  his  chair, 
when  he  will  be  seated.  As  soon  as  these  eight  are 
seated,  Outside  Conductor  and  candidate  face  High 
Priest  Aaron;  Warden  and  Conductor  march  to  sides 
of  room  and  all  march  up  room  abreast,  Warden  and 
Conductor  to  their  seats,  Outside  Conductor  and  can- 
didate to  D.D;  then  proceed  as  in  ritual  to  close. 

DIAGRAM    K. 

Form  on  same  as  in  Diagram  I,  Conductor  leading, 
march  down  centre;  Past  Grand  and  Chaplain  open 
order  at  'A,  followed  by  their  columns  or  files.  Con- 
ductor about  faces  at  B.  Past  G-rand  turns  left  at  B 
on  dotted  line;  Chaplain  turns  right  on  rule  line;  Con- 
ductor marks  time  until  Past  Grand  and  Chaplain 
come  in  line  with  him  at  sides  of  room,  then  marches 
back  to  A.  Past  Grand's  column  takes  outside  at  A. 
Conductor  about  faces  and  marks  time  until  Past 
Grand  and  Chaplain  are  again  in  line,  then  marches 
again  to  B.  Chaplain's  column  takes  outride  at  B. 
Conductor  again  about  faces  and  marks  time  as  before, 
then  marches  to  A,  where  he  meets  Past  Grand  and 
Chaplain,  about  faces  and  leads  procession  in  close  order 
down  centre  and  out  at  B.  Disrobe  and  return  to 
chairs  as  shown  in  I.  In  the  grand  march  each  Banner 
Bearer  should  carry  the  banner  of  his  degree  and 
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